Effects of social networkingSocial networking has become a well-known to all and all in recent years. People are able to meet and make friends, even if they do not know each other. Moreover, they are able to get updates from their loved ones by using social networking sites. Some people are also discussing different important topics on them. They exchange their ideas as well. However, there are several negative effects of social networking sites on our day to day life. People are becoming socially backward by using social networking sites. They do not like to go out to interact with other people. Logging into a community, they intermingled with other people online. They have also replaced the actual procedure of social interaction. Before the invention of these sites, people were keen to go out and meet with other people, but now they sit in front of computers to relate with others. Furthermore, people who are shy in public take advantage of using communal sites. Thinking beyond the social network should be hard for them. These sites are not helping them to overcome their shyness. If they tried to interact with people, they might make it. But because of these sites, they do not even try to do it. Thus social networking sites make people unsocial and socially reluctant. Another effect of community networking is online predators. If someone uploads photos and videos for showing their friends and families, they could be caught by online hunters. Raiders collect photos and videos that are not theirs and misuse them; for example, by creating rumors. These can be displayed for even teenagers and children to see, causing harm. Children and teenagers are becoming addicted watching adult photos and videos. Those predators also follow what you are doing online. Another problem is social networking sites use internet slang. Thus social networking sites are making people morally unhealthy. Finally, the most important effect is people are losing their valuable time,...

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...SOCIALNETWORKING
Intro
1. Socialnetworking has had a major influence on society in the 21st century, enabling citizens to engage with each other in radically new and different way. Although people have been using the socialnetworking to connect with others since early 1980. It is only in the last decade that socialnetworking has proliferated and it because widespread practice – particularly among young people, it has been noted that the older generations are now catching up with the strongest recent growth in usage among the 55 and 65 age group..
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Aim
3. To analyze effects of socialnetworking on our society and offer recommendations.
Scope.
4. The scope of the paper will encompass fol:-
a. An overview of the socialnetworking.
b. SocialNetworking a Blessing.
c. Socialnetworking a curse.
d. Recommendations.
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...Definition
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How these sites work?
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American Intercontinental University
Marla Lundborg
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Sriram Balasubramanian | Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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Psychological Impact:
The psychological impact of social media on individuals is immense. The positive aspect of the entire experience has been the ability to connect with people. The core USP of socialnetworking sites such as Facebook or Twitter is its ability to connect with people across the world and this brings a certain sense of joy to people. You would have met lots of your old friends through Facebook and that ability to stay in touch with them irrespective of locations makes it a very positive psychological impact on individuals. However, there is another side to this coin. I know a lot of young adults who wake up to Facebook without even brushing their teeth. On a personal level, I have known people who have been online on Facebook for ages without even signing out. There comes a point, after the initial...